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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,166.24, 44,391.76 and 19,422.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,166.24, 44,391.76 and 19,422.53 is: 26,804.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,166.24 : 44,391.76 = 19,422.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,166.24/44,391.76 = 19,422.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,166.24x = 44,391.76 × 19,422.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,166.24x = 862,200,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,200,290.35/32,166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,804.51

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